Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue will shortly be recruiting for 10 new wholetime firefighters, and this year applications are also accepted from 10 miles outside the county border.
Applications will open on 1 August with webinars and ‘Have a Go’ days being held from July to answer any questions and support applicants through the process.
This recruitment drive will fill around 10 vacancies across Lincolnshire's 9 full-time fire stations, and unlike last year, applications are not restricted to the county borders. You do need to be over 18, with a full driving license.
Cllr Lindsey Cawrey, executive councillor for emergency services, said:
"Being a firefighter is one of the most important and rewarding ways for someone to serve and protect their community. When they join the service, our firefighters know that it is more than a job, it is a way of life. It really is a ‘fire family’!
"In Lincolnshire, our firefighters come from all types of backgrounds and professions, but what they share is a commitment to their community. Last year we couldn’t accept applications from people living outside the county, so I’m delighted we have been more flexible with our recruitment area.
“Being a firefighter will challenge you and reward you like no other career can.”
Watch Manager Julia Whitfield said: "The recruitment process is quite long as we need to assess all aspects of people's abilities, with successful applicants starting their training in February 2023. If you want to find out more, please come along to one of our Have a Go sessions or sign up for one of our online webinars." And download our Candidate Pack from the website
Webinars are being held:
Wednesday 6th July 1230 – 1330 hrs
Wednesday 6th July 1830 – 1930 hrs
Thursday 21st July 1230 – 1330 hrs
Thursday 21st July 1830 – 1930 hrs
Tuesday 26th July 1830 – 1930 hrs
Wednesday 3rd August 1830 – 1930 hrs
You can book onto webinars via the Eventbrite website.
If successful, new firefighters would be based at one of these stations, depending on need:
Lincoln North, Lincoln South, Gainsborough, Louth, Skegness, Boston, Sleaford, Grantham, or Spalding.